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Judges and Judiciary

Oct. 24, 2003

New Judge Has Innate Knack for Settling Cases

LOS ANGELES - Whether mediating civil disputes; presiding over a host of misdemeanors, municipal code violations and traffic infractions; or settling small claims matters in the Downey branch of Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Nancy L. Newman thrives on her interaction with the public.

Nancy L. Newman
Superior Court Judge
Los Angeles (Downey)
Career highlights: Appointed by Gov. Gray Davis to Los Angeles Superior Court, 2003; partner, Knapp, Petersen & Clarke, 1985-2003; associate, Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt, 1982-85
Law school: Southwestern University School of La...

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